wesley

Học thuật
Thân thiện
wesley

A man named Wesley reads a book in a quiet study.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • John Wesley: An English clergyman and theologian, the principal founder of the Methodist movement within the Church of England.
    • Charles Wesley: An English clergyman, hymn writer, and poet, a leader of the Methodist movement and the younger brother of John Wesley.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The theological writings of Wesley continue to influence Protestant thought. (Referring to John Wesley's works.)
    • Many popular hymns in English were composed by Wesley. (Referring to Charles Wesley's contributions.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Wesleyan": Pertaining to the teachings, tradition, or churches founded by or following John Wesley.
    • She attends a Wesleyan chapel.
  • "Wesleyanism": The system of Christian theological thought and practice associated with John Wesley.
    • The sermon explained the core tenets of Wesleyanism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Methodist (n/adj): A member of a Protestant Christian denomination originating in the 18th-century Wesleyan movement.
    • The Methodist church has its roots in the work of the Wesleys.
  • Wesleyan (adj/n): Of or relating to John Wesley or his teachings; a follower of Wesley.
    • He is a scholar of Wesleyan theology.
Synonyms
  • Founder of Methodism (for John Wesley).
  • Hymnodist (for Charles Wesley).
Related Idioms & Phrases
  • "A Wesleyan approach": A method or attitude characterized by practical piety, social concern, and evangelical zeal, as typified by John Wesley.
    • The charity operates with a Wesleyan approach to social justice.
wesley

A man named Wesley reads a book in a quiet study.

Noun
  1. English clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791)
  2. English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "wesley"

Từ có nhắc đến "wesley"